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These last few days have really made me question something about myself. I’m a naturally affectionate, warm and giving person. I feel that there is no point having relationships (of any type) if you aren’t going to nurture them and give of yourself to some degree. But, trusting someone and opening up to them and giving of myself freely, doesn’t More →

Many of you will know that it has been a hugely tough couple of years for me. Losing my beautiful and kind Jeremy was the most devastating thing to have happened in my life. Not long after I lost my mother-in-law (Jeremy’s mum), and this year my beloved father, my close friend Paula and a few weeks ago my lovely, More →

A paragraph from Chapter 12 My head was full of that one word: cancer. Jeremy sat, as still as a statue, next to me. He remained fully composed and focused on the consultant’s words. He spoke occasionally, to ask questions, but I couldn’t take anything in. Tears streaked down my cheeks. A kindly assistant offered me a tissue and put More →

This year Diwali will be celebrated on 19 October – and there are so many ways to make it special including giving presents, creating rangoli patterns, Jhooming (of course!) and eating lots of lovely food. Creating Rangoli patterns is a tradition that is both fun and meaningful. They are considered both beautiful to look at and an auspicious bringer of More →

8-year-old Isaac is up to his fund-raising ways again! This time he is taking part in his school triathlon to raise money for the Jeremy Lucas Education Fund. The money he raises will directly impact 14-year-old Nicholas who is one of the few boys to be sponsored by the fund – which predominantly raises money to send young girls to More →

On 2nd April 2017, over 90 members, friends and family turned up at Bramley Golf Club to remember Jeremy at the X4 JFL Golf Day – named after his beloved car. It was a beautiful day, the course looked lovely, the starter hut and noticeboard were so well crafted – a really amazing tribute to Jeremy. And, the competition was More →

It is really important to know that the money you donate will be used to make the biggest impact on the children who need it most. So we’ve put together an info sheet that will tell you: What your money pays for. How we choose which child to sponsor. How you will get news about how the sponsored children are More →